Chaitra Navratri 2083 Date — Friday, March 19, 2083
When is Chaitra Navratri in 2083? Chaitra Navratri 2083 falls on Friday, March 19, 2083.
Observance: Chaitra Navratri Ghatasthapana. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chaitra Navratri 2083 calendar — nine days, Devi forms & colours
| Night | Date & day | Devi | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Fri, 19 March 2083 | Shailputri | Green |
| Day 2 | Sat, 20 March 2083 | Brahmacharini | Grey |
| Day 3 | Sun, 21 March 2083 | Chandraghanta | Orange |
| Day 4 | Mon, 22 March 2083 | Kushmanda | White |
| Day 5 | Tue, 23 March 2083 | Skandamata | Red |
| Day 6 | Wed, 24 March 2083 | Katyayani | Royal Blue |
| Day 7 | Thu, 25 March 2083 | Kaalratri | Yellow |
| Day 8 | Sat, 27 March 2083 | Mahagauri | Grey |
| Day 9 | Sun, 28 March 2083 | Siddhidatri | Orange |
Navratri colours follow the weekday each night falls on, which is why the list changes every year. Some regional lists swap the last two colours for pink and purple — follow the one your community uses. When a tithi is doubled or dropped, two nights can share a date or a night can be skipped.
Chaitra Navratri 2083 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ghatasthapana (Day 1) | Fri, 19 March 2083 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Day 8) | Sat, 27 March 2083 | |
| Ram Navami (Day 9) | Sun, 28 March 2083 | Concludes Chaitra Navratri |
Why we celebrate
Beginning of nine nights of Devi — installation of sacred kalash invoking Durga.
How it is celebrated
Daily Devi puja, golu/kolu display in South India, garba/dandiya in Gujarat, Durga puja in Bengal. Fasting or sattvic diet through nine days.
Puja timing
Morning and evening puja; Ghatasthapana on Day 1 during Shubh muhurta. Sandhya arati each night.
Foods & offerings
Fasting foods: sabudana, kuttu, fruits, milk. South India: sundal prasadam daily. Bengal: bhog to Ma Durga.
Rituals
- Ghatasthapana (Day 1): establish kalash, invoke Durga, sow barley/jowar.
- Daily: lamp, Devi stotram, offer flowers and naivedyam.
- Color-coded dress optional per day; visit temples for alankaram darshan.
- Kanya puja (invite young girls as Devi) on Ashtami or Navami in many homes.
- Ayudha puja / Saraswati puja on Mahanavami in several regions.
- Vijayadashami: visarjan, sindoor khela, and new beginnings.
Chaitra Navratri dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2082 | Mon, 30 March 2082 |
| 2083 | Fri, 19 March 2083 |
| 2084 | Thu, 6 April 2084 |
| 2085 | Mon, 26 March 2085 |
| 2086 | Sun, 14 April 2086 |
Hindu festivals around Chaitra Navratri 2083
- Ugadi 2083 date — Fri, 19 March 2083
- Gudi Padwa 2083 date — Fri, 19 March 2083
- Ram Navami 2083 date — Sun, 28 March 2083
- Holi 2083 date — Fri, 5 March 2083
- Hanuman Jayanti 2083 date — Fri, 2 April 2083
- Holika Dahan 2083 date — Thu, 4 March 2083
- Vishu 2083 date — Thu, 15 April 2083
- Baisakhi 2083 date — Thu, 15 April 2083
- Tamil Puthandu 2083 date — Thu, 15 April 2083
- Maha Shivaratri 2083 date — Mon, 15 February 2083
- Akshaya Tritiya 2083 date — Tue, 20 April 2083
- Buddha Purnima 2083 date — Sun, 2 May 2083
